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The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.
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Ian MacKaye
Self
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Brendan Canty
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Jem Cohen Director · Brendan Canty Composer Ian MacKaye Composer
United States release March 1, 1999 · Produced in United States
Production
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Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · March 1, 1999
Theatrical
United States · March 29, 1999
Physical · VHS
United States
June 1, 1999 · Theatrical
June 18, 1999 · Limited theatrical
November 1, 2001 · Theatrical
November 13, 2001 · Physical · DVD
France
September 13, 2017 · Premiere · L'Étrange Festival
Japan
March 17, 2018 · Theatrical
Russia
September 20, 2018 · Premiere · Message to Man International Film Festival
Spain
December 8, 2003 · Premiere · IN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
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